Modes

Modes starting on c

Modes starting on c

Here are the seven modes that can be derived from the pitches of the C major scale:

  1. What mode is C major in?
  2. What mode starts with F?
  3. What are some examples of modes?
  4. What are modes in scales?

What mode is C major in?

Modern modes

ModeTonic relative to major scaleExample
IonianIC–D–E–F–G–A–B–C
DorianiiD–E–F–G–A–B–C–D
PhrygianiiiE–F–G–A–B–C–D–E
LydianIVF–G–A–B–C–D–E–F

What mode starts with F?

Modes

IonianCB
LydianFE
MixolydianGF
AeolianAG
LocrianBA

What are some examples of modes?

Modes are different ways that texts can be presented. Image, writing, layout, speech and moving images are all examples of different kinds of modes. Writers choose their mode(s) depending on the way they would like to communicate a message to a reader.

What are modes in scales?

The major scale contains seven modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. Modes are a way to reorganize the pitches of a scale so that the focal point of the scale changes.

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